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Recent Examples of conspicuous consumption
An online amalgam of conspicuous consumption, natural wonders, and manmade spectacles — like the world’s tallest tower, Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, and even, yes, the vivid green of Dubai Chocolate — has propelled the emirates to superlative measures of tourism and consumer behavior.
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Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
This was not cultural architecture as economic engine, but architectural complexity as conspicuous consumption—a questionable evolution, if also an appropriate one for the most valuable luxury conglomerate in the world.
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Julian Rose,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Unlike conspicuous consumption, quiet luxury whispers rather than shouts, favoring rarity, meaning, and intentionality.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
15 Nov. 2025
Even before adolescence, the youth themselves are performing refinement—an early initiation into the aesthetics of conspicuous consumption.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
This was not cultural architecture as economic engine, but architectural complexity as conspicuous consumption—a questionable evolution, if also an appropriate one for the most valuable luxury conglomerate in the world.
—
Julian Rose,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Unlike conspicuous consumption, quiet luxury whispers rather than shouts, favoring rarity, meaning, and intentionality.
—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
15 Nov. 2025
Even before adolescence, the youth themselves are performing refinement—an early initiation into the aesthetics of conspicuous consumption.
—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conspicuous consumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspicuous consumption
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Reusable press on nails worth the splurge A growing slice of the category is built to be removed, reapplied and worn again, which changes the math on cost per wear.
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Everything is refreshingly affordable now, so stocking up for summer adventures doesn’t have to be a major splurge.
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The Bosnia captain got himself an assist, made a goal-line clearance, and was partly responsible for Cyle Larin’s 78th-minute equaliser, which ensured Canada’s wastefulness didn’t stop them from earning a first World Cup point.
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Gabriel also acknowledged lawmakers’ responsibility to oversee state spending seriously as well, and would be scrutinizing government programs for wastefulness.
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Taking the latter to another level is the new Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, the first two-seater from the marque’s division devoted to automotive lavishness.
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There’s an understated lavishness; no celebrity interior designers have been let loose and rooms have a lustrous palette of pinks, yellows and blues.
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But a wiser course might be to emphasize a kind of counter-nostalgia, reclaiming a mythic past for the forces of tolerance and democratic generosity.
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Perhaps subsequent history shows that his generosity of spirit was misplaced.
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Shows of extravagance like these have not been met with kindness in a world torn by war, inflation, soaring gas prices and political unrest.
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Their biggest lottery-winner extravagance was hiring a private jet to Las Vegas to sit in the front row at an Eagles concert.
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While these shrubs are low-maintenance, incorporating fertilizer into your care routine can improve plant health and spur new growth, resulting in a profusion of bold blooms.
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With a profusion of bright yellow flowers and deep roots, dandelions boldly take up residence in lawns and gardens.
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“Conspicuous consumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspicuous%20consumption. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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